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Rain The Hunter

Joined: 05 Jan 2004 Posts: 179 Location: Colorado Springs
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Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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"It seems your talent at getting your nose where it doesn't belong has no limit."
Sly turned to face the smirking Drizzt Do'Urden, one scimitar swirling about in his hand as he eyed the thief.
"Well, you know, if you're going to do something, do it right."
Drizzt laughed.
"You are both the luckiest and unluckiest creature I have ever met, though I daresay Regis could give you a good run."
Sly didn't know who Regis was, so he simply shrugged.
"So, um, are you going to do something about that big metal thing down there?"
Drizzt looked up, peering down the hedges as if the thunderous behemoth rolling towards them was far in the distance.
"Well, I was thinking you might want to run for it."
Sly's eyes popped out of his head.
"You weren't going to, you know, kill it with the sharp things?"
"Nope. Just figured it'd be nice to see you handle your own for a change."
Sly's eyes darted around, looking for an escape, both from the Clockwork and the seemingly insane drow.
Drizzt tapped the racoon on the shoulder, and he looked up to see a smirking drow. Drizzt pointed to the lumbering tank, and before the amazed thief's very eyes, an orb of darkness was cast in the middle of the hedges, blocking the Clockwork's view of the pair.
"Hey, how'd you do tha--"
Drizzt grabbed the racoon by the arm and dragged him further into the maze, the Ranger slinging the thief onto his shoulders. Sly, now bouncing rythmically on the running drow's shoulders, really had no idea what was going on.
"Y-you s-should t-take a-a r-right h-here," Sly managed, his words interrupted by the jostling vibrations of the drow's footfalls.
"We go left."
Drizzt veered down a path to the left, cutting back and around to the right at the next intersection, and going backwards diagonally as they rounded a bend. Much to Sly's surprise, they wound up behind the metallic contraption.
"How did you know where to g--"
Drizzt pulled Sly off of his shoulders, cradling the thief in his arm.
"Distract it," is all he said as he reared his arm back and flung the thief atop the Clockwork. _________________
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Seril Eternity Eight

Joined: 29 Apr 2004 Posts: 171 Location: Lost Ground
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Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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Asuka leered at the newcomers, "He is ours!"
Culex took a second look at Asuka before being rushed by Nabeshin, "No, this still isn't you. You aren't ready yet." Blocking an incoming attack from Nabeshin, Culex began a fight of his own.
Shizumaru gave an icy glare to Asuka, "I know this isn't you."
"Yes, but will you really be willing to hurt your friend? Or will you accept your fate and die!?" Asuka screamed, running at Shizumaru, sword in hand.
Shizumaru stood his ground and grinned, "I really do think you've underestimated my 'fro. Sheathing his sword in his hair, Shizumaru sped up to Asuka and slammed his fist into Asuka's face.
Flying back, Asuka reacted and launched the Eternity Eight at Shizumaru who easily crushed the orbs that came at him. Dashing up to Asuka, Shizumaru was only able to let out a bried apology, "Sorry," before punching him into the ground from his mid-air position.
Two things happened then. First off, Asuka emmitted a loud shriek, then collapsed as Wrexsoul appeared in the midst of the group. Secondly, Nova appeared next to Asuka.
"Ano..." Nova looked to Asuka. Raising her hands, she said, "Healing Wind," and Asuka was healed. "Sorry, I tried to help. I guess it didn't work."
Asuka got up slowly, then took a look around. "Shizumaru, Nova, thanks." Looking at Wrexsoul, he smirked, "That won't work on me again."
Wrexsoul shrieked a hideous laugh and grinned, "You fools. We are most pleased! Now we have a new playtoy, one far more powerful!" Wrexsoul dashed at Nova. Attempting to block, Nova covered her face with her arms. Looking again, Nova cringed as she saw who the real target was.
Wrexsoul dashed to the side right before he could hit Nova, then landed into... Shizumaru.
"Not good."
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I'll probably get drano for this, but oh well. Everyone else is too afraid to vote right now so I might as well do something. Totally in character votes here except for the Jason ones.
5 A-votes to Jason Soe.
5 R-votes to Red.
Spirit Sword. (14 WP remaining)
Roll Beat on Jason Soe. (11 WP)
Roll Beat on Jason Soe. (8 WP)
Roll Beat on Jason Soe. (5 WP)
Roll Beat on Jason Soe. (2 WP)
Angel Hymn amplified by SS. 10 Healing to Red, 5 Healing to Nova, 5 Healing to Lisa. (4 JP remaining).
Activating Elemental Shield. (1 JP remaining)
Using Blue Water on Red (0 JP remaining)
Using Blue Water on Red (0 WP remaining)
Giving a Power Cure to Nova.
Asuka and Red share a -Burning Desire-. Nova tried to help Asuka. Jason Soe is in a comatose state. SIEG PUMPKIN!
Naughty me ;_; _________________

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San Draco Elven High Wizard

Joined: 08 Jul 2002 Posts: 908 Location: Faerun
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Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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Malak stopped clapping, loath to give too much praise to his apprentice. Still... "Well done. You recognized that your own power would not be enough to defeat such a creature, and you used any means necessary to hold on to what is dearest to you. You also realized that, in situations where life and death hang in the balance, ideals are not something to be held on to. That is the first step... the first of many."
"However," he went on, "you have only scratched the surface of the teachings. There is more. Come here." So saying, the Sith stepped onto the red square that he had changed earlier. Akira obediently followed, and Malak gestured for two of the clockwork knights to come before them.
At her somewhat quizzical glance, Malak explained, "This is a test to see if you truly understand the lessons that are being given. You will find that overcoming challenges, by any means necessary, will strengthen you and deepen your understanding. However, unless you can truly understand, the strength is meaningless and without purpose. Do you understand?" A nod. "Then, answer this."
He motioned towards the two knights. "Assume that these are two soldiers. They are on opposite sides of the war, and come to blows." As though commanded, the two knights began swinging at each other. Soon, one obtained the upper hand, and knocked the other to the ground. "Hold." The knight did. "This warrior has obtained the upper hand, but the other one sues for mercy." The downed knight did a very passable imitation of someone begging for mercy.
Malak's eyes bored into Akira. "What should the victor do?"
Akira considered this for a moment, then whispered, "Show him mercy. If he can be turned..."
A minor bolt of Force Lightning arced across her, and Malak hissed, "Incorrect! By showing mercy, this will happen." The victorious knight nodded and turned around. As soon as it had done so, the other knight sprang to its feet and tore the merciful one's head off. "By showing mercy, you show weakness. By showing that weakness, you can give your opponent an advantage over you, one that can be exploited."
The woman grimaced. "But... if you are stronger, then..."
Malak whirled to meet her, his eyes blazing. "Strength means nothing! All of the strength in the galaxy is meaningless if you can not use it! And if you refuse to use your power, then another will come who can. That is the rule of this universe."
A slow shake of the head. "Disappointing. However, you are but a learner. Still, there is more, and perhaps you will understand better."
He gestured for two more knights to come forward. "Assume the one on the left has a new sort of power, one that he alone possesses." Malak handed the knight his lightsabre, knowing full well that he would be able to defeat the machine if it should try anything. "Now, the one on the right is his immediante inferior. The two have known each other for some time, and are commonly considered 'friends.' Should the one on the left share his technology?"
Akira considered this for a longer period of time. Then, a nod. "Yes, because if the technology is shared, both become stronger, and both can defeat their enemies with combined strength." She offered a brief smile, which quickly faded when she saw Malak's expression.
It wasn't one of fury, nor of anger or sorrow. It was... disappointment. "I see. Perhaps you truly do not understand. Show her." The knight gave its 'friend' the lightsabre, and as soon as the knight on the right had it, it betrayed its 'friend' and stabbed him through. "Once again, the sharing of such secrets betrays weakness. Your enemies can hid in waiting for years, if need be, waiting for one single moment to betray you. You know this to be true... after your experience with Yurika Kirishima!"
Violently shaking her head, Akira screeched, "No, that's not true! She was being controlled by her brother, and..."
"Exactly my point." Malak's eyes narrowed. "By confiding in her, you gave her brother the sort of information he needed. If you had not been so trusting, than you could have defeated her brother without your own having been so injured. He would have been able to remain at Gedo High, and there would not have been so much damage done to the school. It was your weakness that caused your brother's scar!"
At the combination of mental domination and vocal accusations, Akira once again began caving in under the pressure. "But... everything worked out in the end. I mean, we defeated Hyo, and Daigo was planning on the journey anyway, so..."
Malak shook his head. "Now you are attempting to justify yourself. That is a trait of the Light side: the inability to acknowledge events and sequences as they are. Think! If you had not confided in Yurika, than her brother would not have known that you were going to stop him. Using that element of surprise, you would have freed your brother's mind, and at the same time, prevented him from trying to manipulate Hyo. If he had not manipulated Hyo..."
"...then Justice High wouldn't have been damaged, and none of that would have happened." Akira seemed to acknowledge this logic with all of the cool confidence that she possessed. "I see now. I think I understand."
Malak nodded. "Two more tests, then. Here." He gestured towards the board, setting up the board so that a white pawn was one step away from being promoted. The white queen was diagonally across from it, and a black rook threatened both of them. "Now, assume that it is the pawn's decision on whether it or the queen would move. If it takes a step forward, then the current queen will die and the pawn will take its place. If it stays, the queen will move and the pawn will die. What should the pawn do."
Without missing a beat, Akira murmured, "The pawn should be promoted. By doing so, it becomes stronger, and it was the queen's fault that it was put into such a place to begin with. It... it deserves what's coming to it."
Malak nodded approvingly. "One more. This will be more of a practical endeavor than this place has been. Therefore... come with me." He motioned for her to come before him, and he lead her to a large garden maze. "This will be your final test. You simply have to get to the other side of this maze, alive. Easier said than done, however." A slight chuckle. "Still, I see that you will survive." His tone suddenly became serious. "You have to." |
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Bud Pumpkin King

Joined: 01 Jul 2002 Posts: 1464 Location: luz
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Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 10:53 pm Post subject: |
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I was going to wait until later in the round, but I can't. I'm falling asleep.
Using Angel Hymn: 5 to Lisa, 2 to Shizumaru, 1 to Asuka, 1 to Nova, 1 to Red
Starlight Heal on Lisa
4 R-votes to Lisa
Using my 2 Cures (items) on Lisa
Not that it'll save you, but it might get you out of insane positive.
Goodnight, everyone. Hope you guys have fun with the rest of the round. |
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Wayne Dark Knight of Vanda

Joined: 02 Jul 2002 Posts: 436
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Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 11:32 pm Post subject: |
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Through the Looking-glass 6-3 - Afro Man
Light 'n' fluffy humor post. Basically.
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Nabeshin squared off against Culex as the fight with Wrexsoul went on in the background. The Dark Knight knew he needed to assist the mortals against it-- he, after all, was probably the only one immune to its possessing ability, as he had no physical mind to inhabit; just a consciousness very few beings in any universe would have a chance at dominating so utterly-- but the legendary Nabeshin was as widely-travelled a mortal as, rumor had it, the Dark Mage himself. He would not be an easy foe.
"You have attacked me?" said Culex, eyes dark. "Have you challenged Culex, Dark Knight of Vanda?"
Nabeshin shrugged. "I guess so. I'm not in-character right now." He turned around, then pointedly looked up.
Culex followed his eyes, and could vaguely see the strands of astral silk that bound him to the command of some inscrutable Puppet Master. The Dark Knight nodded grimly and extended his two wrist-blades.
Nabeshin, hands almost as fast as Culex's, darted inside his afro and withdrew a pair of Desert Eagles. He whirled around, firing both; bullets flying so rapidly they seemed to leave trails of smoke behind them. "I'm going to enjoy watching you die, Mr. Culex!" he called out.
But the Vandan raised one hand in front of his body, the other clenched behind his back. With equally dazzling speed his hand lanced from point to point, snatching all but two bullets from the air itself (which were fired at the same time at too far a trajectory apart). "No." replied the Dark Knight simply, dropping the handful of bullets to the floor.
Nabeshin growled and then, surprisingly, threw both empty pistols at Culex. He sliced one out of the air with his blade, but the other clocked him in the jaw. He blinked. "That... actually hurt."
"Then I shall smite you again!" yelled the -Puppet-, and Nabeshin charged, jacket billowing out dramatically behind him. Culex likewise broke into a slow jog-- it was the closest his crystalline legs could manage to a run-- and charged. Both competitors drew nearer... then nearer... then nearer still, and the human drew back his arm to throw a deadly right hand....
Nabeshin connected first, his hand swinging in a deadly, yet graceful, arc toward Culex's chiseled-- literally-- chest. He struck, and around the battleground there was a rush of wind, as though from his shockwave (it was actually Wrexsoul being displaced from Asuka).
crack
"Aaieee! Itai, itai, and ouch!" howled the man. He'd only managed to dust his knuckles on Culex's stone skin.
Culex stepped back, shaking his head. "You cannot defeat me, Planeswalker. But I will give you the chance to try."
Nabeshin's puppeteer jerked the man's hand to his chin, to mimic thinking. He scanned Nabeshin's mind, through his 'fro....
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"Great MacBauer, what can I do to defeat this crazed crystalline conspirator?"
"You must Glower, Nabeshin, like you have never Glowered before. ...and cut the 50's superhero lines. If you were any lamer I'd break your legs for you."
"But I have Glared, great One! I looked him in the eye... and I saw the Abyss!"
"Did the Abyss see into you?"
"...um, no, at least, I don't think so. ...but that's not the point! How can I defeat Culex?!"
"...uh. Tried a Glock?"
"Desert Eagles, but yeah, two. Nope."
"Cougar?"
"...I don't think there are any around here. Maybe a Clockwork Knight, though?"
"...ah ha! You must use... the -Lazy Shell-. It is the Vandan's true weakness. Now go!"
Culex tapped his diamond foot, waiting for the interior monologue to end. And it did, with Nabeshin giving a dark grin. "Oh, yes...." He reached into his 'fro and withdrew... a gigantic red shell, paratroopa-style wings grafted to the side, yet dwarfed by the enormousness of the weapon. He gave another feral grin. "What'chu gonna do now, Culex?"
The Dark Knight crossed his arms. "Let you hit me, of course. That is the Lazy Shell weapon. It is little more than a glorified rock. It is the -Lazy Shell Armor- in which true imbalance lies."
"Noooo!" screamed the possessed man, and kicked the Lazy Shell with all his might. He kicked like he had never kicked before (and after what it did to his foot, most likely ever again), right at Culex.
With a plunk it struck the Dark Knight's chest for 193 damage, and bounced off. Culex shook his head, grabbed the shell, and threw it backward over his shoulder.
"Ow!" snarled Wrexsoul.
With one blinding motion Culex levitated into the air, and cut Nabeshin's strings. He landed deftly behind the dimensional traveller, and retracted his wrist-blades. "You fought well, Nabeshin."
The man with the Fro stood up to his full height, proudly. "You too, Culex. Thanks for helping me out back there."
The Vandan nodded. "It was nothing, for a friend of the Dark Mage. I see you've put his Infinite Holding Charm to good use."
Nabeshin patted his 'fro, dislodging a pickaxe. "I guess so...."
"Go, Nabeshin. You have your own challenge to meet." Culex handed him a Quartz Charm, and Nabeshin grinned, and put it inside his jacket next to the two dozen other charms and protections he'd picked up.
The Vandan turned back to watch the fight with Wrexsoul, but he'd long since lost track of the demon... and his honor would keep him from challenging his victims; the innocents.
His orange eyes began to glow red, as he focused on the fight....
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R-vote (and a salute of honor) toward Asuka for the-- what? *refresh* Mm hm. I'm not sure if you know this, Seril; but editing your votes after you cast them (especially when it leaves an "Edited" info line)-- barring a change for illegal targets-- is against the rules and will probably get your post thrown out.
...anyway. R-votes first, I guess... I'm not not voting because I'm planning on dumping or anything, I really haven't figured out a way to "equalize" so many targets without being unfair toward any one person (*shakes fist at the suddenly-low healing cap* ).
R-vote to Sly
2 R-vote to Cyan (nice work!)
R-vote to Keitaro
R-vote to Malak
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Procyon Raccoon Master Thief

Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Posts: 238 Location: Socorro, NM
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Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 11:42 pm Post subject: 6-4 |
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Sly wasn't exactly sure what Drizzt's intentions were, but there was no time for hesitation as he crashed with a thud into the machine's back and with a paniced scramble grabbed as best he could to keep from falling off again. With a loud thunk the machine stopped in its tracks and began emitting a deafening alarm noise, but the ambush was too swift for any counterattack and with a quick swing the hook of Sly's cane slammed into the machine's exterior surface. There was the sound of metal crumpling, and surprisingly deep dent was left in the tin plating. The machine began to spin around wildly about its base, trying to shake off its attacker, but Sly held on with all four limbs and continued smashing again and again with his ancestors' weapon, trying to find a critical spot that might hopefully deactivate the massive machine.
There was a sudden loud hiss, and a loud jet of steam erupted upward from a pair of pipes mounted on the mechanical soldier's center region, only inches from the place where Sly held to the machine. Nevertheless, as the vapor cloud expanded Sly felt a singing hot wave of moisture pass over him; and the suddenly hot metal burned into his body nearest the exhaust pipes. Recollecting his nerve, Sly grabbed onto a polelike extention from the device, using it as a handle as he pried himself up higher on the machine, reaching with his cane to smash a few fairly awkward blows what were presumably the sensory regions at its head region - but without any discernable effect, as the knight continued to whirl around and blaze its deafening alarm. The battle had essentially stalemated - the knight's weapons were near-useless at damaging an attacker clinging to its surface, and Sly's cane was not enough to actually disable the machine to the point where he could safely descend from it without putting himself in range of its attacks.
"Hey, are you going to help out or not?!" He screamed at Drizzt, although the form of his dark-skinned ally and rival was nowhere to be seen. The raccoon's grip was beginning to weaken... _________________
Description 1: Police Dossier
Description 2: The Thievius Raccoonus Online
Chapter 0: Return to Paris 0-1 0-2
Chapter 3: Battle of the Blackness 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-7
Chapter 4: The Red Menace 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6 4-7
Chapter 5: Trouble in Paradise 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 5-5 5-6 5-7 5-8 5-9 5-10
Chapter 6: The Jack of Diamonds 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-7
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Lisa Pumpkin Queen

Joined: 03 Jul 2002 Posts: 1848 Location: Fa'Diel
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Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 11:49 pm Post subject: |
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Since I'm way too tired to make another story post, I'm just going to vote and be done with it. x.x;;; Goodnight and good luck, everyone.
Activating Rising Nova
5 A-votes to Jason Soe
3 R-votes to Bud
2 R-votes to Shizumaru
Using Angel Hymn: 2 to Bud, 2 to Shizumaru, 2 to Cyan, 2 to Akira, 2 to Red
Starlight Heal on Red
Sidewinder on Jason Soe
Blue Water(JP version) on Akira
Cross Slash on Jason and Sora |
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Dry Seeker of Power
Joined: 06 Nov 2003 Posts: 114 Location: Seeking Power
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Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 11:54 pm Post subject: |
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Ugh, won't be able to post tonight; if Dareon leaves the round open, I'll try to come up with something tomorrow, otherwise it's in TT's hands.
And Peptuck: you did fine with Geese. If you want to know his moves, check out GameFAQs for FAQs on King of Fighters 96 or any of the Real Bout Fatal Fury games (or better yet, download the roms and play them on emulator. They're fun games). But like I said, 'twas good.
2x R-Vote on Red (chaining from Lisa's Angel Hymn thingy)
Psycho Armor on Red.
Blue Water(WP) on Red.
Roll Beat to Drizzt.
Roll Beat to Nova.
1x A-Vote to Drizzt.
1x A-Vote to Nova.
Blue Water(JP) on Red.
[i]edit: Gwah, can't think straight. Typed 'Bud's' when I meant Lisa's. Ugh. it's late.
edit2: Stupid typoes. X_x _________________ Luna
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Helmar Brilliant Reflection

Joined: 23 May 2004 Posts: 57 Location: Cephiro
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Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 11:59 pm Post subject: |
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TwinSword: A-vote to Jason. _________________
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Moogle Chased by destiny

Joined: 28 Dec 2003 Posts: 138 Location: Maryland, USA
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 12:16 am Post subject: |
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Rid of the invading, dream-snatching demonic force, Keitaro's body began to heal the various hurts inflicted upon it at the normal, astronomical rates dictated by his amazingly fast regeneration rate, which was a constant in all cases save those where it was necessary to slow down due to plot device. Keitaro had yet to experience such an injury, though he soon would. Of course, he had no idea about any of this, since it involved a number of adventures that had not taken place, including his life-altering journey to Pararakelse Island. So it was not something he was thinking about at that moment.
"That was about the worst demon I've ever seen," he said to Tama-chan. He wasn't actually talking to Tama-chan specifically. Keitaro just happened to be talking, and Tama-chan happened to be the only sentient creature within earshot, so in effect, Keitaro was talking to Tama-chan. "I mean, he didn't even stop to say his name, and how many ways he was going to make me wish that I had never been born. He didn't seem to have any world domination aspirations or any of that typical stuff. No wonder I could run him off, he didn't have his act together! I guess that's just what you get with all of these ambitious extraplanar types. They never stop to think anything through."
Naturally, Keitaro always stopped to think everything through, except for when it would actually benefit him to stop and think something through. Every other time, he tended to completely overanalyze his thought process and come to some conclusion that only a crack-smoking monkey who was dropped on his head as a baby would reach. But, as was often noted, by Keitaro and anyone who happened to observe parts of his life, such was life for Keitaro Urashima.
"I wonder what Motoko would have done to him."
"Myuh," Tama-chan suggested. She seemed to be excited that Motoko, her favorite target to abuse (thanks to the kendo girl's fear of turtles,) was even mentioned.
"Taken her over, maybe?" It was as though Tama-chan hadn't spoken, because Keitaro could not understand Tama-chan (or at least, he didn't think that he could, but as it turned out, what Tama-chan said was, "It would have taken her over.") "Heh, then I probably would have had to save the day through my stupidity. Isn't that how it always goes?"
He shrugged and stood up. "Ah well. 'That's for another iteration,' is what that Ralph guy would probably say. I wonder where he got off to, anyway? I guess we'll find out soon enough."
Somewhere nearby, Keitaro heard a number of explosions in rapid succession. His feet turned in the opposite direction and were about to run away, but then the curious part of his mind intervened, and, like a moth to the flame, like an Atkins dieter to cheesy low-carb menu options, like Justin Timberlake's hand to Janet Jackson's costume, he was drawn to those sounds.
And so he found himself heading closer and closer to a large maze of sorts, with the explosions getting closer to him as well.
Next to one tall hedge, he heard something that sounded like a blast of exhaust go off, and then heard the familiar voice of Sly Cooper shouting for some kind of assistance.
"I'M COMING, SLY!" he shouted and jumped into the hedge.
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A rocket exploded next to him as he emerged from the other side of the hedge, twigs and leaves stuck to his clothing. It knocked him flying, though if nothing else it gave him a chance to spit out the leaves from his mouth.
"You're not the guy I had in mind!" Sly grumbled as his tenuous grasp on the back of the Clockwork Knight weakened.
Not that Keitaro could blame him. He wasn't exactly "the cavalry". He couldn't even defeat those lizardmen when he was an eighteenth-level cleric! But it wouldn't stop him from trying to help anyway. Keitaro would not be Keitaro without the randomly-manifesting bravery that usually mixed with mind-blowing stupidity.
"Beggars can't be choosers!" Keitaro quoted the cliche back at Sly, inciting a grimace.
But then a dark-skinned blur shot over the hedge and sprinted up next to the Clockwork Knight. It slowed down enough for Keitaro to recognize Drizzt, who was laying into the Knight with his scimitars with a vengeance. The grace and skill with which the dark elf moved was impressive to Keitaro, and coming from one who watched Motoko, it was high praise. Moreover, Drizzt fought with two weapons where Motoko used only one.
The Knight tried to swat at Drizzt to no effect, and similarly was unable to catch him with the steam blast. Slowly but surely the dark elf was hacking away at the legs of the Knight. It was, at least, a battle that the companions were winning (or rather, Drizzt was winning and Keitaro and Sly happened to be nearby,) which was certainly progress.
Then the hedge through which Keitaro arrived blew apart, and a second Clockwork Knight stepped through that hole in the hedge.
"Hold him off, Keitaro!" Drizzt called out.
"Uhh... okay!"
Keitaro stood there and stared at the Knight. He had only the cutlass that the sailor gave him on the Thames, with little idea how to use it, and absolutely no other weapons or offensive capability to speak of.
"Hold him off, Tama-chan!" Keitaro ordered, pointing at the Knight.
"Myuh!" Tama-chan exclaimed, then flew off in the opposite direction.
"Ah, crap," was all Keitaro had time to say before the rockets started flying. He turned to run away with the explosions at his back, but then one of the rockets landed in front of him and he was blown back through the air in the direction of the second Knight.
"AAAAAAAAAH!" he screamed, stopping suddenly from surprise when the Knight plucked him out of midair.
The second Clockwork Knight strode around behind the first, which was doing an excellent job of keeping Drizzt occupied so the second could do its job, and then grabbed Sly right off the back of the first one.
Keitaro and Sly called futilely to Drizzt as they were carried off to unknown parts. The ranger was simply too busy with the fight to help them, and then they were gone.
Sly looked over at Keitaro as they were carried along and groaned. "Busted."
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Using WP Rising Nova -15 WP
Giving 1 Magi-Water to Sly Cooper
3 A-Votes to Conker (doubled)
2 A-Votes to Edward (doubled)
2 R-Votes to Nova
2 R-Votes to Drizzt
1 R-Vote to Sly Cooper
Using JP Shadow Servant -20 JP
Stats:
Keitaro Urashima
Musculotonic
0/5 A-Votes
0/5 R-Votes
35/50 WP
8/28 JP _________________
Thanks to Switchblade for sig and avatar
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Dareon 1.5% Margin of Error

Joined: 08 Jul 2002 Posts: 328 Location: Alaska, you fools! Stop being surprised!
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Wayne wrote: | I'm not sure if you know this, Seril; but editing your votes after you cast them (especially when it leaves an "Edited" info line)-- barring a change for illegal targets-- is against the rules and will probably get your post thrown out. |
Wayne is quite correct. While all manner of evil retaliations are flying about in my head, I will simply settle for declaring your entire post null, and your votes used to no effect. ...And six hours in the stocks around noon. |
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Procyon Raccoon Master Thief

Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Posts: 238 Location: Socorro, NM
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Sly woke up with a tremendous headache. What had just happened?! Rubbing his head, he looked around, trying to figure out where he was.
What he saw did not exactly fill his heart with relief. The thief found himself in a giant cubic metal cage, suspended high above what appeared to be some sort of twisted, sickening factory room. Rows of screaming children lay trapped behind a glass barrier on the floor, each of them stuck with hundreds of wires connecting to an enormous box-like machine covered in lights and steam vents; pipes ran in every direction towards the ceilings and walls; wires snaked along the floor. A slow-moving conveyor belt ran outward from from a large opening, carrying what appeared to be one of the very machines he had just tried to fight. Were they being produced here? Was this the way that -
But Sly's attention was suddenly diverted by a freakish scream -
"Time - "
A distorted, seemingly agony-racked British voice cried out from across the room.
"Time... Oh, dear, why is there never time? The tragedy of it all! Ha ha ha ha ha!" The voice began cackling in laughter - laughter that was suddenly interrupted by a loud scream of pain and torment. Zeroing in on the source of the sound, Sly spotted the form of a small rabbit, strapped to the end of a long metal pole - which in turn was positioned above a pool of some sort of boiling green fluid.
There were the sounds of sobbing and coughing, and the rabbit resumed its rant. "Time, dearest, why won't you speak to me? ... When are you ever going to speak to me..."
Sly looked more carefully at the rabbit, and noticed that there was something very... odd about him. Massive chunks of the creature's body had been torn away and seemingly replaced by metal gears and wires, which protruded viciously from the bare flesh. It was sickening.
"Time, time, time..." the rabbit continued, but with a sudden motion the arm began to swing, and the rabbit sniffled slightly as he went plunging into the boiling green vat for a moment before it raised again, bringing the arm back to its previous position.
Sly was speechless initially speechless as he stared at the grotesque spectacle below him. Eventually, though, he could hide his presence no longer - he had to know what was going on around here.
"Psst!"
There was no response, except the continued ranting.
"Psst! Hey, you!"
"Oh, hello there!" Finally noticing his presence, the rabbit looked up at Sly's cage. "Welcome to our abode! So pleased to have your company. I'd tell you to enjoy yourself and explore the area, but you know... you're kind of... up there. Oh - Dormouse! Mister Dormouse! Look at our new friend here!" The rabbit's head turned, and Sly tracked his gaze over to the near wall of the room.
"Hi!" The mouse - his equally torn apart and stuck through with bizarre machines - looked up - lay strapped one of the walls of the building. He turned back to his partner momentarily. "What exactly are you? I haven't seen your kind bef-"
His words were interrupted as a blast of lasers shot out of the ceiling and raked across his body, sending wafting smoke from his incinerated flesh up to the ceiling.
Sly stared in horror, but eventually responded as best he could. "Sly Cooper, raccoon master thief."
"Oh, a raccoon, is it? And a whole one too?"
"Of course, I'm sure that will change before too long, won't it?" The hare laughed fiendishly - until the lever dropped again, immersing him in the boiling fluid.
"Yes, yes it will..."
(To be continued...)
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Use Magi-Water on Keitaro. _________________
Description 1: Police Dossier
Description 2: The Thievius Raccoonus Online
Chapter 0: Return to Paris 0-1 0-2
Chapter 3: Battle of the Blackness 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-7
Chapter 4: The Red Menace 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6 4-7
Chapter 5: Trouble in Paradise 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 5-5 5-6 5-7 5-8 5-9 5-10
Chapter 6: The Jack of Diamonds 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-7
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Wayne Dark Knight of Vanda

Joined: 02 Jul 2002 Posts: 436
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Through the Looking-glass 6-4 - Grand Finale
This is, as far as I can tell, my last story (heh, sort of...) post in a voting round of a Survivor/RT. As such, I'd like to go out with a bang (as it were). I'll probably not give a final address or anything after the final (everybody probably knows exactly what I think by now anyway, heh), but it will be mentioned.
...time for all that later.
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Culex faced off with his enemy. His burning red eyes locked with the other man's... well, visor, since he was wearing armor. The Dark Knight of Vanda leaned forward, arms raised... his long wrist-blades slowly glided into place. His opponent activated his energy blade, plasma crackling from its hilt, just as eager as its owner to strike.
Alkaiser's hands tensed on the handle. Culex, having since issued his challenge, was calm, prepared; yet cautious, with the sobering realization that a fight against a man so skilled-- who had done such damage to him before-- could be his last. He wanted to meet the warrior who could finally, truly defeat him, he and his crystal power... would that be here? Would the dark recesses of a confused girl's mind be his final resting place?
Similar thoughts ran through Red's mind as well.*
*As the author has never played his game, he won't elaborate on any of them. Use your imagination.
Metallic boots dug for purchase in the smooth, glossy gearlike ground below them. Culex's diamond feet cut deep grooves into the surface as he dipped into his stance. A second passed; the sound from even the battle with Wrexsoul fading.
Now.
Alkaiser sprinted forward, drawing back his energy blade. Culex advanced, slower in speed, but inexorable in progress; toward him. The ground rang from the repeated onslaught of heavy footfalls on steel. The Vandan's red eyes glowed, bright as a sun; bright as the energy saber his attention temporarily diverted to. Red's charge was just as firm. After what they had both been through, they would give no ground. Everything rested in the attack.
They neared.
Alkaiser slashed, a perfect body-shot, a horizontal cut on Culex's crystal frame. The Vandan's twin scythelike wrist-crystals sliced in sync, a brutal double strike, as he passed by his enemy. The clash took less than a second, and after the charge, seemed so, so quiet.
Culex stopped first, having been moving more slowly. He winced, and fell to one knee, wrist-blades retracting on their own. A deep cut, powerful enough to crack crystal, lacerated his torso. Fighting the pain he stood, glancing over at Alkaiser.
He had fallen in the same manner... to one knee, and then he stood, pushing himself up. He looked back at Culex, and the man behind the helmet gave a nod.
Then his plasma-blade tumbled from his hand, and went out. Red fell forward, to his knees, then slumped to the ground.
The Dark Knight of Vanda gave a deep bow of his own to his enemy. It had been a worthy challenge, he decided; thinking of Ralph, and what they had agreed upon when they met. He was satisfied.
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...and as my last official post in a voting round... that means, for the First (and last!) Time Evar, Wayne will Drano. This is not personal toward Thirdtwin, in fact; we've been exchanging a few PMs lately, and I hope we can work the previous mess out (and-- if nothing else-- at least you'll never have to put up with me in a tourney again, TT ). As per one of his requests I'm going to go back and edit a snide comment out of a previous post. It's only fair.
Anyway. Being defeated in a -Samurai Sword Clash- has severe implications.
Use of Pain Doubler on Alkaiser (Status: Pain) (-15 JP)
Use of Awakening (-15 JP) :: A-vote to Alkaiser
Awakening :: A-vote to Alkaiser
Awakening :: A-vote to Alkaiser
Use of Implosion (-6 JP) :: A-vote to Alkaiser
Use of Triangle Kick (-9 WP) to Alkaiser
Use of Overdrive :: A-vote to Alkaiser (-10 JP/WP)
And a Happy RT SaGa to all of our finalists! I couldn't choose which one of you to Drano, so... I didn't Equalize~ anybody. :] Best of wishes to those who advance; you've earned it! _________________
"I am matter... I am antimatter.... I can see your past... I can see your future.... I consume time... and I will consume you!" |
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San Draco Elven High Wizard

Joined: 08 Jul 2002 Posts: 908 Location: Faerun
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 12:59 am Post subject: |
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Once again, it is that time. Time for votes, that is.
Spirit Sword activated!
Sacrifice the Spirit Sword to double the power of a Mega Windblast, dealing 10 damage to Tachibana Asuka and 10 damage to Cyan Garamonde.
A-votes to (everyone at the healing cap): Akira Kazama, Tachibana Asuka, Sly Cooper, Cyan Garamonde, Hisame Shizumaru, and Drizzt Do'Urden.
R-votes to Akira Kazama, Sly Cooper, Keitaro Urashima, Nova Shido, and Bud. |
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Moogle Chased by destiny

Joined: 28 Dec 2003 Posts: 138 Location: Maryland, USA
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 1:00 am Post subject: |
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Using 1 Magi-Water on self +10 JP
Using WP Spirit Sword -20 WP
Using JP Flash Fire -24 JP
Sacrificing WP Spirit Sword (doubles Flash Fire)
Sacrificing JP Shadow Servant (doubles Flash Fire again for a total quadruple effect)
4 x 4 = 16 damage to Shizumaru
4 x 3 = 12 damage to Asuka
4 x 2 = 8 damage to Akira
4 x 1 = 4 damage to Bud
Using It's Happy Explosion Dynamite! (Time Bomb passes to Bud)
Using Rock on Bud
Using WP Gale Slash -15 WP
5 damage to Akira
Using JP Element Barrier -3 JP
Using JP Blue Water on Cyan -1 JP
Stats:
Keitaro Urashima
Musculotonic
0/5 A-Votes
0/5 R-Votes
0/50 WP
0/28 JP
Items: none
Equipment: Harmonium Earring
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Thirdtwin the original -SHINING JUSTICE-

Joined: 02 Jul 2002 Posts: 803 Location: in a box of mistery
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 1:01 am Post subject: |
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It's time.
Using Item Magic Stone.
2 A-votes to Conker.
2 A-votes to Sly.
Jutsu Starlight Heal to Asuka
2 R-votes to Cyan
2 R-votes to Nova
1 R-vote to Shizumaru
Waza Turbid Current:
Conker
Sly
Brahne
Edward
TIME MAGIC -OVERDRIVE-
Enhanced A-vote goes to:
Darth Malak _________________ TT
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Magus Mr. Thou

Joined: 28 Nov 2002 Posts: 445 Location: Mount Zozo
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 1:05 am Post subject: |
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1 (Chained) A-Vote to Malak
Cross Break on Malak's Mega Windblast, nullifying it. _________________
"I am Cyan, retainer to the King of Doma.
I am your worst nightmare..." |
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Helmar Brilliant Reflection

Joined: 23 May 2004 Posts: 57 Location: Cephiro
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 1:47 am Post subject: |
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Using item TimeTwister, transferring my remaining (4) A-votes to Jason Soe.
Because...well...
Crispy _________________

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Thirdtwin the original -SHINING JUSTICE-

Joined: 02 Jul 2002 Posts: 803 Location: in a box of mistery
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 1:49 am Post subject: |
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I'm not sure
Pumpkins.
what's happening anymore
Pumpkinsblood.
but I know
Pumpkinsbloodfirepainscreaming
that it hurts.
Pumpkinsbloodfirepainscreamingshadowsboojumsgodsmachinesafrosheavenhell tearstriumpharmshandsfingerslightdarknessmereanarchyuttermadness
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Can't you hear
Cyan
the solemn sobs
Cyanwhycantisaveyoudammitwhydoikeepfailingeveryoneiwanttorotectheswoundedhesdyinghesdeadandicouldnt
of a slowly
Ijustcouldntreachoutmyarmsnotthereicouldnt
slipping
save
soul?
you
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Can't you see
Nova
oh what a sight
Novawhereareyounovaineedyouhelpmehelpyouimbrokenimfallingimfailingagaingoddamnithelpmenovaplease
the bloodchilling glare
help
of the midnight sun?
me
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It's raining blood
Shizumaru
hallelujah
Ihateyouihateyouihateyouihateyouihateyouhurtmeyouhurtmeyouhurtmeyouhurtmeyouhurtmeandworstofallicant
it's raining blood
kill
amen
you
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I'm not sure
i
what's happening anymore
cant
but I know
change
that it
a
hurts.
thing.
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"--out of him!"
"heheehehehehehehehahaha"
Something was wrong.
"...move yourself from him at..."
"ehehehehehehahahehahahehahAHAHAHAAAAHEhehehe"
His eyes were open; his ears were clear; he could smell, taste, touch.
"...emon! I warn you..."
"hehehehehehehehahahahaha, hehehe. heeeeheheheheHAHAHAHAhehehe."
He couldn't move. He couldn't breath. He couldn't think--why couldn't he think? Why couldn't he remember? Something was wrong. What was wrong? And who was that laughing? That infernal noise... didn't even sound human, but it had to be, what else could it be?
*flash*
Geese Howard. Master Chief. Double Reppuuken--
*flash*
Triumph. Movement. Sudden fear--
*flash*
Cyan. Wounded, dying, almost gone--
*flash*
Shizumaru, half mad, afroed, possessed. Nova screaming, Asuka seized with pain--
*flash*
Alkaiser. Scarlet rain. Unstoppable--
*flash*
Resistance. Rosario Impale, and there was light--
*flash*
Wrexsoul. Burning, screaming, laughing, three become one--
*flash*
Burning flesh burning mind burning soul pain pain pain--
*flash*
Stillness. Cyan, Nova, moving for their weapons, Eternity Eight swirling--
*flash*
Blade flashing, flashing, flashing--
*flash*
"heh hehehehehe hehe hehehehe."
What the hell was that laugh? And why did he feel suspended in the air, disconnected from everything? Why could he see but not move? Hear but not breath? Feel but not think?
"HeheheheheheheheHAHAHAHAHheheheheheh."
AND DAMMIT, WHO IN THE WORLD WAS LAUGHING!?
"We... will not be... denied... hehehehehehe. heheheheheheh heehehehehahahahahaHAHAHAHEHEHEHEHEHAHEHAHEHE. We... will continue... to live. You... will raise your blades... against us. Again, and again, and... again. hehehehehhee We... will live. You... will die. That... is all. heheheheheheeeehahahahahehehehehaahhahahah.... ahhh."
Me. I'm laughing. Me.
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In case that was unclear... and it probably was... the hot potato has been passed to Red. Alkaiser is now possessed by Wrexsoul. (we'll say this happened before Wayne's post.) _________________ TT
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Procyon Raccoon Master Thief

Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Posts: 238 Location: Socorro, NM
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 3:02 am Post subject: 6-6 |
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Sly stared down from his cage in horror.
"Yes, yes..." the mouse continued. "They'll chop you up and make you work like a clock! It is a bit painful, you know you know you know, but that's nothing anyway - our good old Hatter will surely arrange for your very own machine in here, something very original I'm sure, and - "
There was a burning sound as the laser array fired again, cutting viciously into his flesh.
"Oh, but it's not that bad... yes, it stings a bit, but after a while you do get used to it. It's kind of like a little game, actually, you know; 'how much can you stand'. Oh, but enough of that. Tell us where you're from, what you do!"
Well , no question about it - he would have to get out of here now. Sly visually swept his cage, looking for any sign of his equipment, but there was no sign of it anywhere. Unfortunately, neither his cane nor backpack were with him - both had been clearly confiscated.
"Oh, come now," the rabbit asked as he plunked back into the fluid. "Do tell us!"
"I'm... a thief." Sly reached into his shoe and felt around a bit, pulling out the lockpick. Unfortunately, the lattice was quite narrow, and he wasn't able to get his hand through the bars any further than the wrist.
"Oh, a thief. I don't imagine Mister Hatter would be too happy about that... so, what, you go around stealing things?"
But it might be enough. The raccoon pulled his hand back into the cage, and carefully placed one tip of the pick between his gloved middle and index finger, letting almost the entire shaft of the narrow tool extend out at about a 90 degree angle.
"It means," Sly responded, "I'm good at breaking into things..."
He reached out through the bars again, curving his fingers to reach towards the lock. The end of the pick scratched against just to the side of the keyhole - and Sly's heart raced as he nearly lost control of it and dropped it, but fortunately he was just barely able to keep it in his fingers - and insert it into the keyhole.
"... and breaking out of things." The cage door swung open.
"Very impressive!" the hare said. "Don't know how much good it will do you, though... by the way, I don't suppose you know what time it is?"
Sly winced as he looked down. It was a long way to fall.
"No idea." Sly reached out of the open door, and grabbed onto the exterior wall of the cage above it with both hands - and, carefully, hoisted himself up and over the door, scrambling up until he reached the top of the cage.
"Oh, that's such a shame. You know, time just won't speak to me these days..."
Sly crawled across the roof of the cage, stopping when he reached the thick metal cord at its center from which the cage hung. And, dusting off his hands, Sly began ascending the thick metal cord toward the top of the room.
"Time, time, time! Such a harsh mistress indeed."
Sly reached the roof within seconds. But now came the truly dangerous part - he would have to leap about ten feet horizontally to grab onto a large pipe running across the room just below the ceiling - but a good ten feet away. Sly took a deep breath, and positioned himself for the big leap - and finally, pushing off with his legs as hard as he could to go flying across the upper part of the room - and managing to seize hold of the top of the pipe only within inches.
Sly gasped as he struggled to maintain his grip on the pipe, but eventually steadied himself. He hung there for a few seconds, calming his nerves, and begun traveling, moving one hand and then the other in alternation, toward the wall.
"Time, time, time!", the hare continued. "Never, never does it speak..."
And finally, Sly reached the wall. Here the pipe made a 90 degree turn to drop directly downwards towards the floor. Sly grabbed onto the vertical section with his legs - and began to shimmy down, down, down towards the floor.
The hare looked again in his direction as Sly finally reached the bottom and stepped out onto the factory-room floor. "Most impressive," the hare nodded. "But you know, the Hatter won't be too happy with this, not at all." The rabbit screamed again as he went plunging back into the boiling tea. "You'd better stay away from him... mister raccoon thief."
"The name's Cooper." Sly sighed, looking at the miserable form of the hare and the nearby Dormouse (who was, at the moment, mumbling to himself incomprehensibly). He couldn't just leave them like this... _________________
Description 1: Police Dossier
Description 2: The Thievius Raccoonus Online
Chapter 0: Return to Paris 0-1 0-2
Chapter 3: Battle of the Blackness 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-7
Chapter 4: The Red Menace 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6 4-7
Chapter 5: Trouble in Paradise 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 5-5 5-6 5-7 5-8 5-9 5-10
Chapter 6: The Jack of Diamonds 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-7
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Helmar Brilliant Reflection

Joined: 23 May 2004 Posts: 57 Location: Cephiro
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Nova stared in horror as she saw something fly into Red. Red grinned broadly, and Nova could see his eyes…change. Whatever was within him now…
That was no longer Red.
Nova looked around. Everyone involved in the battle had suffered varying degrees of injury though Cyan was the worst, having fallen before the battle could even begin. Asuka wasn’t much better off, slowly trying to stand up in a puddle of his own blood.
This has to stop. I couldn’t help Asuka, but I won’t let it happen again.
“Healing Wind!”
The spell’s wind blew through the area, restoring the vitality of everyone who had fought. Nova spared a quick glance around the area. Cyan’s breathing had deepened, and color returned to his face. Nova saw him slowly struggle up, fighting the stiffness left by the healed wounds. Asuka stood up and settled into a battle stance, staring at Red. Even Nova’s gashes had closed, and she no longer felt weak from blood loss.
Nova nodded to herself as she dashed at Red, fading away as she moved. She encountered a moment’s resistance, and then she was through…
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Nova awoke to the sound of an engine revving. She sat in the backseat of a red sports car, Red in the passenger seat, an older man driving. As with Asuka’s memories, everything had a washed-out, faded quality to it. Both figures moved their mouths as if talking, but no sound came out.
Suddenly a black figure fell from the sky, landing on the hood of the car. The driver swerved, but it was obvious he had lost control of the car. Nova thought she saw a robed figure in the corner of her eye, but didn’t have time to turn as the car crashed through the railing…
…and everything shifted. Nova now stood in a grassy field, watching Red sob, grabbing at the ground in frustration. She turned, and saw the grassy field was really an enormous lawn for an even more enormous house…which was quickly being consumed by fire. Nova watched as a figure wearing a nekode appeared, ashes falling from his clothing. Red rushed at the figure, only to be quickly beaten back. The clawed figure rushed at Red…only to be beaten back by a helmeted figure. Nova saw the figure reach down to Red, hand shining…
…and she was suddenly in an engine room. It was a little strange, seeing all the activity but hearing none of it. She looked around the room, seeing only a middle-aged man by the steps. Nova blinked; unlike everything else, this man had normal color.
“You need to save him.”
Nova nodded and said, “But I don’t know where he…where it is.”
“He blames himself for the death of his father…and Wrexsoul is feeding off of that doubt.”
“Who…what is Wrexsoul?”
“It’s an embodiment of the souls who died in needless wars. Though it originally found root in the heart of another, this tournament was a perfect opportunity for it. Now go...you don’t have much time if you’re to find it before your friends expel it from Red’s body.”
Nova bowed, and felt the surrounding area. Confusion whirled through her mind…darkness slowly spreading from a central point. Nova blinked from sight…
…and stood on an enormous room. Red was face-down on the ground, motionless; around him were broken bits of metal and glass. Nova looked up, and saw the robed figure again.
“Hrmph. You may have found me, but it won’t do you much good, hehehe. Soon I’ll have used this body completely, and then…well, it’s on to the next one. Perhaps that blue-skinned one next…” The robed figure, Wrexsoul’s true form, cackled as it flew at Nova. “Or perhaps YOU!”
Nova stopped Wrexsoul’s advance, blades cutting into its flesh. “Crimson Lightning!”
The bolt of electricity struck Wrexsoul…and Nova could only watch as the gashes she had just struck closed.
“Hehehehehehehe! You don’t even realize your own power. Yes. Your body will do nicely!”
“Maybe not, but I don’t have to understand it to use it. Ice Blade!” A dozen shards of ice appeared in the air, streaking to Wrexsoul.
Wrexsoul staggered from the hit, then an enormous lighting bolt struck Nova, the result of a retaliatory Bolt3.
Nova staggered from the impact, grinning. Good. If it’s actually attacking back, then that last shot actually hurt him.
The two fought for several minutes; Nova attacking with sprays of ice, Wrexsoul with bolts of fire and lightning. “Bwehehehehe…fun as it was, you have to have realized that you can’t win here! This is kwehehehehe his soul, and I’m its new tenant!” Wrexsoul began laughing, mockingly saying, “As long as he wallows in his own self-pity, as long as he thinks he can’t do anything, I can’t be killed!”
Wrexsoul, however, had never learned on lesson a certain Lady had. Never, ever, say something is impossible to someone from Cephiro.
It usually only made them fight harder.
“Release.” The air around Nova began to crystallize.
“My.” Shards of ice appeared in front of her, almost blotting out the sight of Wrexsoul…who had begun to step backwards towards a door.
“FRIEND!” The Ice Blades struck Wrexsoul as he stepped through the door, and Nova pursued scant footsteps behind…
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Nova blinked rapidly, having both color returned to her sight and hearing sounds beyond what she made once more. Wrexsoul was a few feet in front of her, slowly staggering towards Cyan.
“No, Wrexsoul. It ends here. Winds of Admonishment!”
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Wrexsoul is now unable to enter new bodies, as the Wind hurls him back whenever he tries. Everyone previously in the fight has had their wounds healed. Nova is unable to take any action, concentrating on maintaining the Wind. _________________
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Curley W Alchemic Fanboy
Joined: 03 Jul 2002 Posts: 177
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Spending 30 JP to use the Magic Ability Angel Hymn to bestow 5 Healing onto Red Okonogi(ThirdTwin), 3 Healing onto Cyan Garamonde(Magus) and 2 Healing onto Nova Shido(Helmar)!
2 R-Votes to Cyan Garamonde!
3 R-Votes to Nova Shido!
Spending my 1 remaining JP to use the Magic Ability Blue Water on Nova Shido!
Spending 15 WP to use the Skill Ability Rising Nova, causing my next 5 A-Votes to do double damage!
5 A-Votes to Jason Soe(Curley W/Myself)!
Spending 15 WP to use the Skill Ability Rising Nova, causing my remaining 4 A-Votes to do double damage!
4 A-Votes to Jason Soe!
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Helmar Brilliant Reflection

Joined: 23 May 2004 Posts: 57 Location: Cephiro
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Using my Sonic Cannon, destroying Conker’s Birch Ring.
Activating Spirit Sword. Activating Angel Hymn. Sacrificing Spirit Sword to double Angel Hymn.
10 Healing (chained off Jason's 5-point Angel Hymn) towards Red (after that post, you deserve it)
5 Healing towards Cyan (Wrexsoul. ‘nuff said.)
5 Healing towards Asuka (because no one likes drano)
Using Power Cure on Asuka.
R-votes to:
Red
Cyan
Asuka
Akira
Shizumaru
Edit: 5-point Angel Hymn, not Starlight. Sleep is good. _________________

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Magus Mr. Thou

Joined: 28 Nov 2002 Posts: 445 Location: Mount Zozo
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 4:24 am Post subject: |
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1 R-Vote to Red (chained) _________________
"I am Cyan, retainer to the King of Doma.
I am your worst nightmare..." |
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CarlyCheeese Scarlet Rain Silence

Joined: 02 Jul 2002 Posts: 1192 Location: Koka-In Temple
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R-vote to Red (chained) _________________
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Procyon Raccoon Master Thief

Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Posts: 238 Location: Socorro, NM
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 4:35 am Post subject: 6-7 |
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The tortured forms of the mouse and the hare seemed, unfortunately, less than certain about what to do with their newfound freedom - in fact the notion that they were no longer being tortured seemed downright unnerving to them, as periodically one or the other would shudder in fear in distress, as if something had gone terribly wrong - then recover for a little while (if recover was the right word, as they seemed completely neurotic even in good periods) before the cycle repeated itself again.
"So aren't you going to try to get away?" Sly was more than a little frustrated that he had put himself in danger from their torture traps and they could do little more than just stand there and stare blankly.
"Get... away?" Dormouse just looked at Sly. "You can't get away from him, oh no..."
"Yeah you can!" Sly insisted. "Nobody's spotted us yet - this is a chance of a lifetime! Get out of this place!"
"No, no..." said the rabbit. "It's all for naught, I'm afraid. Nobody ever gets out of Wonderland - you can only hide, and then he finds you, and he's only more angry. No, best to stay here where it's safe. But I thank you for your troubles."
"Come on!" Sly insisted. "You can't just give up - you've got to at least try!"
The malformed creatures only stared down at their feet.
Sly shook his head. "OK, then. But I need your help with something - my... um, friend... was captured with me, and I don't know where he is. Do you know where they might have taken him?"
"... the dungeon," Dormouse said.
"The dungeon," the hare nodded.
"Dungeon? How do you get there?"
"Nobody gets into the dungeon..." the mouse said. "They only get put there."
The raccoon sighed. "But do you know where it is?"
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Sly descended down, down, down the winding stone staircase. He had two objectives in mind - first, get back his cane and the bag containing his hard-earned collection from this tournament, then find and free the kid. He only hoped that they were actually down here.
Eventually the staircase ended, and a pair of heavy metal doors stood in front of him. As slowly as possible, Sly pried open the door, and quickly crept inside.
A demonic jailer stood along one wall, sleeping and apparently oblivious to Sly's entry. Carefully, the raccoon snuck forward - and indeed, his bag and cane rested just underneath its chair, along with the keys hanging from his belt. Carefully, Sly reached around the jailer, subtly drawing the items... first the cane, then the bag. The keys would be trickiest, though. Sly grabbed and faintly pulled - and shuddered in fear as the demon snorted, but gradually (with a few murmurs) returned to rest. Carefully, Sly lifted the keys off.
Sly propped the door open, and a surprised Keitaro looked at him.
"Let's go."
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R-vote to Keitaro. _________________
Description 1: Police Dossier
Description 2: The Thievius Raccoonus Online
Chapter 0: Return to Paris 0-1 0-2
Chapter 3: Battle of the Blackness 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-7
Chapter 4: The Red Menace 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6 4-7
Chapter 5: Trouble in Paradise 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 5-5 5-6 5-7 5-8 5-9 5-10
Chapter 6: The Jack of Diamonds 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-7
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Helmar Brilliant Reflection

Joined: 23 May 2004 Posts: 57 Location: Cephiro
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 4:37 am Post subject: |
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Activating Spirit Sword, copying my previous Angel Hymn.
5 Healing to Shizumaru
2 Healing to Cyan
2 Healing to Red
1 Healing to Asuka
Activating Starlight Heal.
2 Healing to Shizumaru
Activating Element Barrier
Activating Blue Water (JP)
1 Healing to Shizumaru
Activating Blue Water (WP)
1 Healing to Shizumaru
Using item Cure on Shizumaru
1 Healing to Shizumaru
Giving item Snake Oil to Shizumaru
And that's it. 0 A 0 R 0 JP 0 WP.
TwinSword.
Good luck. _________________
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Magus Mr. Thou

Joined: 28 Nov 2002 Posts: 445 Location: Mount Zozo
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 4:38 am Post subject: |
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1 R-Vote to Shizumaru (chained) _________________
"I am Cyan, retainer to the King of Doma.
I am your worst nightmare..." |
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CarlyCheeese Scarlet Rain Silence

Joined: 02 Jul 2002 Posts: 1192 Location: Koka-In Temple
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 4:43 am Post subject: |
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Activating one Purple Eye. Redirecting Flash Fire to the summoned beast.
Casting Sway Back. _________________
. . . . . . . . . . . . Credo quia absurdum non credere. . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Kyo Little Faith

Joined: 01 Jul 2002 Posts: 472 Location: Indefinite
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 4:57 am Post subject: |
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While I don't plan to make any votes this round, I do plan to defend myself.
Using Cross Break on Keitaro's Flash Fire. |
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Kyo Little Faith

Joined: 01 Jul 2002 Posts: 472 Location: Indefinite
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 5:00 am Post subject: |
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Also using a Sway Back. |
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Kyo Little Faith

Joined: 01 Jul 2002 Posts: 472 Location: Indefinite
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 5:18 am Post subject: |
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On second thought, I *am* going to vote. For many different reasons.
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Using Awakening
Downing a Magi-Water
Using Shadow Servant and doubling one of my Awakened A-Votes
Kitchen Sink(JP) to Sly
Awakened A-Vote to Sly x 2
Shadow Servant/Awakenening A-Vote to Sly
2 nomal A-Votes to Sly.
EDIT: I forgot I had to choose a version for Kitchen Sink.
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CarlyCheeese Scarlet Rain Silence

Joined: 02 Jul 2002 Posts: 1192 Location: Koka-In Temple
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 5:20 am Post subject: |
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R-vote to Akira. |
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Kyo Little Faith

Joined: 01 Jul 2002 Posts: 472 Location: Indefinite
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 5:25 am Post subject: |
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Downing my last Magi-Water
Destroying Shizumaru's Snake Oil with my Sonic Cannon
Giving Shizumaru my Snake Oil
2 R-Votes to Shizumaru
Starlight Heal to Shizumaru. |
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Kyo Little Faith

Joined: 01 Jul 2002 Posts: 472 Location: Indefinite
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 5:33 am Post subject: |
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2 R-Votes to Cyan. |
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Procyon Raccoon Master Thief

Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Posts: 238 Location: Socorro, NM
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 5:48 am Post subject: |
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Use Magician to redirect Akira's first (enhanced) A-vote to Red.
Use Magician to redirect Akira's second (enhanced) A-vote to Red.
Use Magician to redirect Akira's third (enhnanced) A-vote to Nova.
Use Mist Double against the fourth and fifth of Akira's A-votes.
Use Sway Back against Akira's Kitchen Sink.
Use Mist Double against damage from Red's Magic Stone.
Use Mist Double against damage from Red's A-votes.
Use Sway Back against damage from Malak's A-vote.
Use Roll Beat on Akira.
Use Glass Shield.
Use Glass Shield.
Use Glass Shield.
Use Kitchen Sink (JP) on Akira.
Use Power Cure on Sly.
R-vote to Cyan.
R-vote to Cyan.
R-vote to Cyan.
R-vote to Keitaro.
A-vote to Akira.
A-vote to Akira.
A-vote to Akira.
A-vote to Akira.
A-vote to Akira. _________________
Description 1: Police Dossier
Description 2: The Thievius Raccoonus Online
Chapter 0: Return to Paris 0-1 0-2
Chapter 3: Battle of the Blackness 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-7
Chapter 4: The Red Menace 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6 4-7
Chapter 5: Trouble in Paradise 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 5-5 5-6 5-7 5-8 5-9 5-10
Chapter 6: The Jack of Diamonds 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-7
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Magus Mr. Thou

Joined: 28 Nov 2002 Posts: 445 Location: Mount Zozo
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 5:56 am Post subject: |
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Votes:
1 A-Vote[b] to [b]Conker
1 A-Vote to Drizzt
1 A-Vote to Malak
1 R-Vote to Keitaro
1 R-Vote to Sly
Using Cure on Sly
Using Power Cure on Akira
Using Magi-Water on myself
Waza:
Sway Back on Malak's A-Vote
Jutsu:
Starlight Heal on Shizumaru
Starlight Heal on Sly
Glass Shield is on
Using Purple Eye - Using the creature's votes:
1 A-Vote to Drizzt
1 A-Vote to Conker
The creature is used to block the remaining damage (as the previous was nullified) from Malak's Spirit Sword.
And... Overdrive! (Enhances my next A-Vote)
1 A-Vote to Jason Soe (with Twin Blades and everything) _________________
"I am Cyan, retainer to the King of Doma.
I am your worst nightmare..." |
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CarlyCheeese Scarlet Rain Silence

Joined: 02 Jul 2002 Posts: 1192 Location: Koka-In Temple
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 5:56 am Post subject: |
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Using Purple Eye number 2, creating a summon beast, using the beast to take the damage from the Shadow Servant effect.
Casting Glass Shield and Element Barrier. |
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Seril Eternity Eight

Joined: 29 Apr 2004 Posts: 171 Location: Lost Ground
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 5:57 am Post subject: |
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Using my Purple Eye to summon a beast that takes the rest of the damage from Keitaro's flash fire. _________________
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Dareon 1.5% Margin of Error

Joined: 08 Jul 2002 Posts: 328 Location: Alaska, you fools! Stop being surprised!
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 6:01 am Post subject: |
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VOTING HAS ENDED.
And here I thought my ability explanations were in clear English... -_- *just got pestered for 15 minutes on that last nullification dump*
Thanks to you people, the story post's gonna be late!  |
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